Is it possible to change the settings so that when someone clicks on a URL link it automatically opens up a new browser tab or window?

When I click on outside links (or inside) it takes me away from the TPF page I am on and to the new links page. I then have to go back or reopen the TPF site in a new tab or browser window. A bit annoying as I don't want to navigate away from the current TPF page I'm on just to see what the link is.
Thanks

Glenn E. wrote:Hold down shift while clicking. Depending on your browser, that should either open the link in a new window or open it in a new tab in your current window.

CTRL also performs a similar function.

I'm using IE10. For me, shift-click opens a new window and CTRL-click opens a new tab.

I know but I don't want to have to remember. it's easier if it does it for me

Alternatively right-click and use the context menu for open in new tab/window. I agree regarding not remembering all of the keyboard shortcuts especially if you use a large number of software packages; right-click and use context I don't count as a shortcut, since in almost every app you left click to select or right click for context action so seems natural to me. ymmv.

Glenn E. wrote:Hold down shift while clicking. Depending on your browser, that should either open the link in a new window or open it in a new tab in your current window.

CTRL also performs a similar function.

I'm using IE10. For me, shift-click opens a new window and CTRL-click opens a new tab.

I know but I don't want to have to remember. it's easier if it does it for me

Alternatively right-click and use the context menu for open in new tab/window. I agree regarding not remembering all of the keyboard shortcuts especially if you use a large number of software packages; right-click and use context I don't count as a shortcut, since in almost every app you left click to select or right click for context action so seems natural to me. ymmv.

Right click would be great except when you don't us a PC and there is no right click.

Glenn E. wrote:Hold down shift while clicking. Depending on your browser, that should either open the link in a new window or open it in a new tab in your current window.

CTRL also performs a similar function.

I'm using IE10. For me, shift-click opens a new window and CTRL-click opens a new tab.

I know but I don't want to have to remember. it's easier if it does it for me

Alternatively right-click and use the context menu for open in new tab/window. I agree regarding not remembering all of the keyboard shortcuts especially if you use a large number of software packages; right-click and use context I don't count as a shortcut, since in almost every app you left click to select or right click for context action so seems natural to me. ymmv.

Right click would be great except when you don't us a PC and there is no right click.

I'm not aware (and cannot find) any switch in the phpBB configuration that would make this happen automatically.

But I am entirely convinced by Glenn's argument that making it work for a forgetful man from LA would cause irritation to others who are so technically genius that they can remember to press one key before clicking

DRT wrote:I'm not aware (and cannot find) any switch in the phpBB configuration that would make this happen automatically.

But I am entirely convinced by Glenn's argument that making it work for a forgetful man from LA would cause irritation to others who are so technically genius that they can remember to press one key before clicking

Yes, I admit it is difficult after an evening tasting old purple liquids. Lol